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Professional
Development Programs
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The McAuliffe/Challenger Learning Center strives to be the premier source for
quality professional development for teachers in New England.
The programs described in these pages reflect our dedication to the
classroom teacher, our commitment to hands-on education, and our belief that science,
math, and technology are not just important - they're also FUN.
All Framingham State College students are
eligible to participate in McAuliffe Center professional development programs.
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Exploring the Earth in Motion:
Daylight, Sun, and Shadow
Patterns |
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Exploring the Moon and Stars:
Cycles, Phases, and Patterns |
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Exploring Waves:
Water, Vibrations, and Sound |
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Exploring Energy:
Waterwheels, Windmills, and Sunlight |
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Exploring Light and Color:
Filters, Lenses, and Color |
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Exploring Navigation:
Location, Direction, and Latitude |
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Exploring Time:
Sundials, Waterclocks, and Pendulums |
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Exploring Motion and Forces:
Friction, Velocity, and
Acceleration |
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Voyage To Mars

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A one-day workshop
for teachers who are scheduled to bring their classes
into the Challenger Learning Center Mission Simulator.
Fully aligned with the Massachusetts Science and Social Studies
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Topographic Maps for the 21st Century
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A three-day workshop.
Includes use
of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology; construction of contour map of the Normal Hill drumlin, home of Framingham State
College; construction of
three-dimensional models for use in their classrooms; much more.
Fully aligned with the Massachusetts Science and Social Studies
Curriculum Frameworks.
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Professional
Development & Event Schedule
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